A few hours after the encounter with the thugs
I rested in an abandoned building, trying to get a handle on my new system. "Okay, now that that's over, how do I open this thing?" I muttered, feeling the weight of my earlier decisions.
Ding~
[You can open the system by saying "Status"; you can do this aloud or in your mind.]
I was startled. "You can talk?" I asked, taken aback by the system's sudden response.
Ding~
[The system will respond when necessary.]
"Oh, okay. Well, Status," I said aloud, and a screen flashed in front of me.
Status:
Name: Jax Talon
Age: 27
Level: 2XP: 0/200
Health: 100
Strength: 10
Stamina: 7
Agility: 7
Endurance: 11
Stat Points: 5
Inventory:
Starter Pack
Description: Basic supplies including essential gear and resources for initial missions.
Summon Pack
Description: Contains items or tokens to summon a powerful ally or mecha.
I decided to use my Starter Pack and Summon Pack and allocate my stat points.
Ding~
[You have opened the Starter Pack.]
Ding~
[You have been given:
Basic Set of Light Advanced Armor: Lightweight armor offering essential protection and flexibility. Includes reinforced chest plate, shoulder guards, and knee pads to absorb impact.
Advanced AR (Assault Rifle): High-tech rifle with customizable attachments. Suitable for close-quarters and medium-range combat, featuring high accuracy and a fast rate of fire.
Pistol with 30 Mags: Reliable sidearm with 30 magazines. Compact and effective for close-range encounters, with a steady firing rate.
Basic Fighting Skills: Fundamental techniques for hand-to-hand combat, including defensive stances, strikes, and grappling.]
Ding~
[You have opened the Summon Pack.]
Ding~
[You have been given:
Steelwolf: A powerful mecha equipped with:
AR-14 Assault Rifle: High-tech rifle for versatile combat.
Two Ballistic Missiles (Left Shoulder): Powerful missiles for long-range strikes.
Auto Turret (Right Shoulder): Capable of piercing 50-inch steel.
20 Soldiers: Equipped with medium armor and standard-issue weapons for support and combat.]
I reviewed the new items and felt a surge of excitement. I then turned my attention to the stat points. "Time to make some upgrades," I said, allocating my points as follows:
Strength: +3
Stamina: +1
Agility: +1
Ding~
[Stat points allocated.]
I checked my updated status:
Status:
Name: Jax Talon
Age: 27
Level: 2XP: 0/200
Health: 100
Strength: 13
Stamina: 8
Agility: 8
Endurance: 11
Stat Points: 0
Inventory:
Basic Set of Light Advanced Armor
Description: Lightweight armor offering essential protection and flexibility. Includes reinforced chest plate, shoulder guards, and knee pads to absorb impact.
Advanced AR (Assault Rifle)
Description: High-tech rifle with customizable attachments. Suitable for close-quarters and medium-range combat, featuring high accuracy and a fast rate of fire.
Pistol with 30 Mags
Description: Reliable sidearm with 30 magazines. Compact and effective for close-range encounters, with a steady firing rate.
Basic Fighting Skills
Description: Basic combat techniques for hand-to-hand fighting. Covers defensive stances, strikes, and grappling.
Steelwolf
Description: A powerful mecha equipped with:
AR-14 Assault Rifle: High-tech rifle for versatile combat.
Two Ballistic Missiles (Left Shoulder): Powerful missiles for long-range strikes.
Auto Turret (Right Shoulder): Capable of piercing 50-inch steel.
20 Soldiers
Description: Equipped with medium armor and standard-issue weapons for support and combat.
I tested out my new gear. The Advanced Armor felt snug and secure. I practiced with the AR and Pistol, adjusting to their controls.
I reviewed the new items and felt a surge of excitement. "Time to see what these can do," I said.
I turned to Steelwolf, its massive frame towering over me. "Steelwolf, are you ready for a test run?"
Steelwolf's internal systems whirred to life, and a mechanical voice responded, "Systems online. Awaiting instructions, Jax."
"Perfect. Let's check out your capabilities," I said, moving toward the mecha's control panel. I activated the AR-14 Assault Rifle and tested its range and accuracy, firing at targets I set up in the building. The rifle's precision was impressive, and the rate of fire was smooth.
"Impressive," I muttered, then turned to the 20 soldiers. "Alright, team, get into formation. I want to see how you handle a drill."
The soldiers quickly assembled, their medium armor gleaming under the dim light. Sergeant Reyes, one of the soldiers, stepped forward. "Sir, we're ready for the drill. What's the plan?"
"We're going to simulate a combat scenario. I want to see how well you adapt to coordinated attacks," I said. "Steelwolf will provide support."
The soldiers moved into position, and I observed as they practiced drills with their standard-issue weapons, demonstrating precision and coordination. Steelwolf's auto turret rotated, scanning for targets and showcasing its piercing capability.
After a successful drill, I approached Sergeant Reyes. "Good work, everyone. We need to keep this up and stay sharp. We've got a lot of ground to cover, and I need you all at your best."
The soldiers nodded in agreement, ready for whatever came next. Steelwolf's systems hummed in the background. "Alright, team, let's get to work," I said, preparing for the challenges ahead.